Did you know? It is trunk show season here at Larrimor’s and we are in full swing. A typical trunk show is when the fashion designer or vendor brings their line to a boutique for a special in-shop showing for the store’s customers.

Generally, but not always, accessories vendors bring stock pieces they can sell during the event while clothing vendors bring samples, take orders, and ship the items later (usually 6-8 weeks out). A typical show is three days long, normally Thursday-Saturday, depending on the store, the designer, their wants and needs, and their relationship.

A trunk show is a special event not to be missed and offers customers a very exclusive and fun experience along with many benefits!

If you find yourself liking multiple styles from the same designer a trunk show is a wonderful opportunity to narrow down your search. Most likely some of the dresses you’ve been eying on the Internet or in magazines will be from the designer’s new collection, so a trunk show would be your chance to see them first and try them on. Representatives from the company are at a trunk show to offer their expert knowledge and answer any questions you may have about a style or custom changes.

The trunk shows this fall at Larrimor’s are as follows:

September 1-3 – Isaia and Scarpe di Bianco

September 8-10 – Nina McLemore and Kate Falchi

September 15-17 – Canali and To Boot New York

September 22-24 – Kinross

September 29-October 1 – Zegna, Magnanni, and Eton

October 6-8 – Escada

October 13-15 – Hickey Freeman, Allen Edmonds, Robert Graham, and “R”

October 20-22 – Stizzoli

October 27-29 – Samuelsohn, Robert Talbott, Good Man Brand, and Randolph

November 3 – St John Knits

November 17-19 – Lafayette 148

December 1-3 – ALGO of Switzerland

December 15-17 – Lourdes Chavez Couture